Your quads and hip flexors work every time you push the pedal down – so a lot over the course of a  ride.

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The hip flexors run from your hip to your upper thigh – so place one leg in front of the other in a lunge to give these muscles a good stretch. To add a quad stretch in, twist around to grab your back foot, and lift it gently. This can be quite a strong stretch if you’re tight.

If this feels too strong, try lying on your front, lifting one foot up to your bum, and holding it there.